Indigenous Arts and The Art Markets

30 credits

This is an international business course that examines the business concepts and current practices related to the Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe’s Indian Market has been in operation for over 100-years and is considered the largest Indigenous art market in the world. Today, it generates upwards of 160 million dollars annually in revenues for artists and the community. In addition to examining relevant business concepts and practices, the course will also explore how colonization has impacted Indigenous arts, cultures, economies, and histories in Canada and the U.S. and how the Indigenous art world has been positively influenced by the Santa Fe Indian Market and tourist industry. The course will also examine how such a market could benefit Indigenous artists and economies in Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan economy. A study tour visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico is an important part of the course. ***Prerequisite: 30 Credit Hours and permission of the instructor is required.*** *Note: Restricted to First Nations University Indigenous Art (INDA), Indigenous Art History (INAH), and Administration (ADMN) majors.* *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ADMN 435AR or INAH 391AA.* *Additional Fee: $500.*